Battle Story: Hastings 1066 tells the story of one of the most famous battles in British history, where William of Normandy defeated King Harold II to become William the Conqueror. The book explains the background of the Norman invasion, the Saxon defense, battle tactics, and the aftermath that changed English history forever. Clear maps, illustrations, and eyewitness accounts make this a conciā¦
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the STORMIN' NORMANS, including why Norman knights slept with a dolly, which pirate hung up his eye-patch and became a saint and why Crusader ships were defended with barrels of pee. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.